Rufus has evolved significantly to become a versatile tool for creating bootable USB drives from various ISO images, catering to different operating systems and functionalities:
1. **FreeDOS Support (Version 1.0.4)**: Initially supported FreeDOS, allowing users to create bootable USBs for DOS-based systems.
2. **ISO Image Support (Version 1.1.0)**: Expanded capabilities to create bootable USBs from ISO images of different operating systems.
3. **MS-DOS and FreeDOS Update (Version 1.2.0)**: Enhanced support for MS-DOS and FreeDOS, improving compatibility and functionality.
4. **UEFI Support (Version 1.3.2)**: Introduced support for UEFI, enabling users to create bootable USBs for modern systems that use UEFI firmware.
5. **Language Localization (Version 1.4.0)**: Added language localization features, making Rufus accessible to users worldwide with different language preferences.
6. **Windows To Go (Version 2.0)**: Introduced the ability to create Windows To Go USB drives, allowing Windows operating systems to run directly from a USB storage device.
7. **Compatibility Enhancements (Version 2.18)**: Improved compatibility for older operating systems like Windows Vista and XP, ensuring Rufus can support a wide range of machines.
These updates reflect Rufus's commitment to adapting to technological advancements and user needs, ensuring it remains a reliable tool for creating bootable USB drives for various purposes, from OS installation to BIOS flashing.
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